THE PENINSULA DE OSA reaches out into the Pacific Ocean from southwestern Costa Rica and is described by National Geographic as "the most biologically intense place on earth". Archaeologists and Ethno-Historians have yet to unravel the mysterious past of this region.

The Aguila de Osa Inn is located on Drake Bay in the Osa Peninsula, adjacent to Corcovado National Park and Caño Island Biological Reserve. The Aguila de Osa Inn offers privacy and seclusion in a setting where adventurists will experience the Osa in its entirety.

FOOD AND LODGING

EXCITING DINING is an Aguila de Osa Inn trademark. Our distinctive cuisine is created with a uniquely tropical flair. Fresh seafood, pasta, tasty vegetables, and luscious tropical fruit, prepared with simplicity and originality are served in a comfortable, expansive atmosphere.

JUNGLE HIKES

WALK INTO A WORLD of immense bio-diversity right on your doorstep. Trails cross orchid draped streams and wind through virgin jungle, home to a vast array of exotic birds and mammals. Howler and White-faced monkeys bound through the canopy. The Scarlet Macaw, Toucan, and Tanager are just three examples of the 300 species of birds indigenous to the region.

Guided tours of Corcovado National Park and Caño Island Biological Reserve allow you to further explore the magnificence of this rainforest frontier to its fullest.

There are 15 or more types of stony coral species as well as the attendant coral eaters (starfish, mollusks, and hermit crabs). The terrain varies widely and includes 20' reefs, 50' underwater pinnacles, canyons, walls and caves. Visibility is good to excellent all year round; often marine life can be viewed 70' below the surface. Surface sightings include porpoises, Olive Ridley sea turtles, whale sharks, sea snakes and humpback whales.

Caño Island and the Osa Peninsula coast are a part of a mammoth (Rio Sierpe, Rio Terraba, Caño Island) marine ecosystem. More than one hundred thousand acres of mangrove wetlands and one thousand miles of fresh and salt water rivers, estuaries and tributaries interact with the Pacific ocean through tides which provide for an incredible abundance of marine life. This area of the Pacific is south of the trade winds and therefore characterized by gentle swells and breezes.

Rate for Diving - Certified Divers Only
Including Two tanks and all equipment $110

SPORTFISHING

Aguila de Osa Inn offers the most extensive fleet of custom designed sportfishing vessels available on the southern coast of Costa Rica. Built specifically for local conditions and keeping the fly fisherman in mind, these boats are property of the inn, insuring consistent quality of maintenance and performance. Three new 31' Palm Beach cold molded sportfishing boats, powered by Caterpillar 3116 turbo diesel powerplants and a 24' Palm Beach center console inshore boat powered with twin 70 HP. Yamahas offer the serious sport fisherman the widest options possible.

Rigged with state of the art equipment including a complete range of Penn and Shimano reels in all weight classes and specializing in Billy Pates fly reels, the on-board equipment will satisfy the most demanding angler. Rupp outriggers and a wide assortment of custom rods specifically designed for this area in all tackle classes complete the inventory of quality equipment. Aguila de Osa Inn hires only professional captains and crew to operate and maintain the fleet.

More than 40 world records have been registered within a 80 mile radius of the Inn; included are sailfish, black marlin, blue marlin and the occasional striped marlin, yellowfin tuna and wahoo are also found in abundance. Inshore species include large concentrations of roosterfish and cubera snapper. This unique combination of quality equipment, experienced crew and exceptional fishing provide the international angler with everything necessary for the ideal fishing vacation.

GETTING TO AGUILA DE OSA

Part of the charm of Aguila de Osa is that it can only be reached by boat or sea plane. The most common way of arriving is by taking a 45 minute scheduled Travelair flight from San José to Palmar Sur, a short taxi ride to Sierpe and by boat to the Inn.

This final leg of your journey consists of a 25 mile boat ride, 21 miles along Rio Sierpe, viewing the mangrove forest, and an additional 4 miles on the beautiful Pacific.

During the boat ride you will discover the Sierpe-Terraba Mangrove Reserve, the largest in Costa Rica, with 54,000 acres. Often you will see White Faced Monkeys, Howler Monkeys, Caymens, and a large variety of birds and other wildlife.

WE'VE GOT IT ALL

NESTLED ON Drake Bay in the secluded Osa Peninsula, the Aguila de Osa Inn offers the finest in fishing, hiking, diving, and dining.

Our guests also enjoy kayaking, horseback riding, beach combing or just hanging out in a hammock. Enjoy nature at its finest and hospitality at its best.

COMMENTS FROM THE GUEST BOOK

"This has been the best experience in all of Costa Rica 3 days of fun and meeting others from all over the world - the staff is the best" Al Harrison, FL

"On this small planet, in this large universe you are a welcome break from reality. Thanks for a terrific stay." Kevin Harris

"Wonderful place, wonderful people; your warmth could heal me. thanks for the food, the music, the dancing, the sun and the care." Gillierte Bahis

"I love to go to Aguila de Osa and we go fishing And we saw dolphins And there came a little crocodile and we chased it. There was a string and we swung from it. We went to a little river and through a little waterfall. It's a wonderful world.Alexa Esquivel 8 years old August 28,1997

Rates 2004
Children ages 4-12 receive a 50% discount on Hotel rates when sharing
room with 2 adults. For specified tours they will receive a $10.00 discount.
Facilities are not appropiate for children under 4 years old.

Transportation

High
Season & Green
Season

Taxi
(Palmar-Sierpe-Palmar) max. 4 pax

$50

Taxi
(Palmar-Sierpe-Palmar) max. 7 pax

$70

Boat
(Sierpe-Aguila-Sierpe) per pax

$55

Tours

High
Season & Green
Season

Corcovado
National Park (hike)

$75

Caño
Island (snorkeling & hike)

$75

Horseback
Ridding

$55

Whale
& Dolphin Interaction

$85

Scuba
Diving (2 tanks) per person

$110

Sport
fishing 31' boat (full day)

$800

Sport
fishing 31' boat (half day)

$550

Packages 2004 - 2005
Note: Rates per person. If domestic flight required please add $140
per person round trip (subject to change).Aguila de Osa will be closed
during the month of october. Children packaged based on children under
12 sharing the same room with 2 adults. Alcohol beverages are not included.

Includes:
Lodging in one of our suits
Complementary bottle of champagne
Round trip taxi and boat Palmar Sur-Aguila-Palmar Sur
All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner), appetizers at the
bar and wine with dinner.
One day guided tour to Corcovado National Park
Two Complementary Aguila t-shirts
Flowers in the room
Taxes

The Aguila de Osa reserves the right to change
their rates without notice